Te Akau Singapore Sunday Preview

Te Akau horses racing at Kranji Racecourse in Singapore, where 2015 Trainers' Premiership winner Mark Walker again leads the Trainers' Premiership - now with 28 wins since 1 January.

Sunday 3 April - note racing only four hours' difference with NZ daylight saving

4.40 p.m. R1 7 BULLISH LUCK - Manuel Nunes; one of two for the stable in the first Sunday event, draws seven and carried just 53.5kgs for the top jockey.  He has been a shade disappointing in Singapore but he finds the right race on Sunday and rates a top five chance.

4.40 p.m. R1 8 VINTAGE VERDOT - Alan Munro; the second for the stable, draws five with 53kgs on his back.  He needs to step up but has been slowly improving as evidenced at his last chance and rates a top five chance.

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5.10 p.m. R2 4 CHANGBAI MOUNTAIN - Manuel Nunes; two stables runners in this nine horse field, the first to carry 55.5kgs and jump from the widest gate (9).  He just can't draw a barrier this horse and rates a place chance subject to luck in the running.

5.10 p.m. R2 5 ASHQAR - Shafiq Rusof; didn't fare much better than her stablemate draw wise (8) and will likewise carry 55.5kgs.  First time in visor blinkers and he should improve markedly on his first two efforts.

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5.40 p.m. R3 5 GLORIOUS PROSPECT - Manuel Nunes; again a two-horse representation in a nine horse field for the stable.  He's drawn well at three and carried 55.5kgs - really hasn't done a lot since arriving so hard to be optimistic about his chances as he needs to improve.

5.40 p.m. R3 6 EXCELLENT WINNER - App CK Ng (a3); the second stable rep. and another not quite living up to his name currently, he has drawn seven and with the claim carries a featherweight 51.5kgs.  He arrived in Singapore with too high a rating, a one-paced staying type of horse who will need to improve to figure.

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6.10 p.m. R4 1 BRIEFNESS - Manuel Nunes; the first of three runners in a capacity field of 14 for Mark Walker.  He has drawn wide at eight and carries a 58kg impost to boot. He is enjoying good form and presents as a top four chance.

6.10 p.m. R4 1 BRIEFNESS - Manuel Nunes; the first of three runners in a capacity field of 14 for Mark Walker.  He has drawn wide at eight and carries a 58kg impost to boot. He is enjoying good form and presents as a top four chance.

6.10 p.m. R4 3 HOME RUN HERO - Shafiq Rusof; the second of the stable trio, he would be one if he did so!  Another awkward draw (10) and 58kgs likewise, he's second up after an injury break and will continue to improve.

6.10 p.m. R4 10 Q NINE MAGIC - Oscar Chavez; the final of the three runners for Mark Walker, he has drawn best at two but also carried 58kgs. He will be ridden more positively and rates an each way chance.

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6.40 p.m. R5 9 SECRET SPICE - App CK Ng (a3); draws the eight gate and with the claim will carry only 47kgs.  She always performs much better when she gets back to Class 5 company which won't be far away.

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7.45 p.m. R7 9 MOLLY BROWNE - Oscar Chavez; the last start winner has drawn a good gate (1) in this capacity 14 runner field with 56.5kgs weight.  She retained her form and rates a top four chance.

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8.15 p.m. R8 6 CLERMONT CLUB - App CK Ng (a3); a handy draw of two for an honest campaigner who the apprentice assignment brings down to 50kgs. He does need further and will be more competitive when he drops in grade.

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8:45 p.m. R9 6 SEBROSE - Shafiq Rusof; the former champion apprentice of Singapore is again making his presence felt already winning at the elite level this season in Singapore.  In this group 3 event with a stake of S$200,000 the team has drawn beautifully at three and the gelding will carry 54kgs over the 1800m on the turf long course B.  His first up effort was pleasing and the distance suits - he meets a tough field as expected for a Group 3 race but rates a top five chance.

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9.55 p.m. R11 1 EN CIVIL - Shafiq Rusof; already a winner for the stable this prep., he draws handily at five and will carry 57kgs.  His last start win was pleasing, he has trained on well and even though up in weight, rates a top four chance.

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